Y1AZ--Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health Project 526-19-122

Specifications / Technical Document

This document contains detailed specifications for various systems and components related to the "RENOVATE 6B FOR OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH" project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. It is divided into several divisions, covering:

• Division 23 (HVAC Systems): Includes specifications for HVAC ducts and casings, common work results for HVAC, HVAC pipe and equipment supports, insulation, direct-digital control systems, air terminal units, HVAC fans, and noise and vibration control.

• Division 26 (Electrical): Covers general requirements for electrical installations, low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding, raceways and boxes, panelboards, motor controllers, enclosed switches and circuit breakers, and interior lighting controls.

• Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security): Details requirements for electronic safety and security systems, including common work results, conduits and boxes, grounding and bonding, physical access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and nurse call and code blue systems.

• Project Identification: Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health, Building 100, Volume 2, Divisions 23-28.

• Location: James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

• Issue for Bid Date: 04/29/2022.

• Contract Details: VA Contract No. 36C24218C0080, Station Project No. 526-19-122, Bancroft-AE Project No. 17-123.

• Document Scope: This document appears to be a comprehensive set of technical specifications for a construction project, detailing requirements for various building systems, materials, installation, and testing procedures. It is intended as a reference for potential bidders to understand the technical requirements of the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings for the "Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health" project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. It details various aspects of the renovation, including:

• Floor Plans: Overall floor plans for the 6th floor, including specific areas (Area 1, Area 2, Area 3), demolition plans, reflected ceiling plans, and space/equipment planning.
• Demolition Plans: Outlines existing structures and elements to be removed.
• Architectural Details: Provides specific details on partition types, door and window schedules, millwork, ceiling details, and interior elevations.
• Electrical Plans: Includes power floor plans, demolition plans, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and details for various electrical devices and systems.
• Fire Protection Plans: Details demolition plans and general notes related to fire protection systems.
• Plumbing Plans: Includes demolition plans for various systems (sanitary, vent, domestic water) and riser diagrams.
• Mechanical Plans: Provides demolition plans, overall ventilation floor plans, enlarged mechanical room plans, and piping floor plans.
• Signage Schedule: Lists required signage, including room identification, directional signs, and safety signs.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA): Outlines precautions and protocols to be followed during construction to maintain a safe environment.
• Basis of Design (BOD) Compliance Protocols: Details the process for proposing equivalent substitutions for materials and equipment.

These drawings are crucial for bidders to understand the full scope of the renovation project, including the existing conditions, demolition requirements, new construction details, and specific system requirements for architectural, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and mechanical work. They are essential for accurate bidding and project execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the requirements for construction contractors and A/E design firms regarding the use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also known as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

• Contractors must request access to the ACC platform and ProductivityNOW eLearning Site within 14 days of contract award.
• Access is limited to staff who will utilize the platform (e.g., Project Manager, subcontractors POC, Site Manager, Safety Officer).
• Access requests must be in writing and include a list of staff with their Full Name, Company Name, Email Address, and Role/Position.
• Staff must complete required ACC training via the ProductivityNOW platform within 12 calendar days of gaining access.
• Certificates of completion must be submitted to the COR within 2 business days of completion.
• Access to ProductivityNOW eLearning expires after 12 calendar days.
• Additional staff and subcontractors can be added with COR approval.
• The ACC platform is the official communication and collaboration system for all contract-required submissions and project correspondence. Correspondence outside the platform will not be considered governing authority and will be at the contractor's expense.
• Contractor must inform the COR of any staff changes within 2 business days.
• Submission requirements will not be accepted until all ACC platform requirements, including training, are met.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the mandatory use of the ACC platform for all project-related communication and documentation. Failure to comply with these requirements, including timely training and access requests, will prevent the acceptance of contractor submissions and may impact project progression. Bidders must factor the time and effort required for ACC platform training and utilization into their proposal preparation.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides the Davis-Bacon Act wage rate determinations for various construction classifications in New York State, specifically for Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties. It details the prevailing hourly rates for wages and fringes for different trades, effective as of various dates in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

This information is crucial for bidders on construction projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor standards. The document also includes important notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), which may apply to the contract, and outlines the process for appealing wage determinations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction services to renovate the 6B Outpatient Mental Health Towers at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The project aims to provide complete scope of work for renovation, including demolition, hazardous materials abatement, and new construction for interior partitions, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronic security systems.

• Scope: Renovation of 6B Outpatient Mental Health area, including demolition of existing interiors and M/E/P infrastructure, hazardous material abatement, installation of new interior partitions, sound attenuation, fire protection systems, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and electronic security systems (cameras, NVR).

• Technical Requirements: Work must comply with VA specifications, all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes, NFPA, and VA directives. Specific requirements include anti-ligature fixtures, hospital-grade receptacles, LED lighting, CAT 6A cabling, and Motorola Avigilon cameras.

• Project Management: Requires a full-time site superintendent and a Project Manager with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Use of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is mandatory for project management and collaboration.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Completion Time: 600 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.

• Bid Submission: Sealed bids must be mailed or hand-delivered. NO emailed bids will be accepted.

• Bid Opening: Public bid opening on February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, held in person at GC-106.

• Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov no later than January 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Site Visit: A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Attendance is required to submit a bid.

• Bid Acceptance Period: Government acceptance within 120 calendar days after the bid due date.

• Set-Aside: This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement.

• Requirements: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a UEI and verified/certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA's certification search at the time of bid submission and before award. Offerors must submit annual Vets-4212 Report.

• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Business Size Standard: $45.0 million.

• Bonds: Bid bond required if bid exceeds $150,000. Performance and Payment Bonds required for contracts exceeding $150,000.

• Taxes: Bidders should not include New York State sales tax due to exemption for VA projects. Form ST-13 must be completed by the successful offeror.

• Amendments: Bidders are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all solicitation amendments posted on SAM.gov.

Specifications

This document, Volume 1 of the specifications for "RENOVATE 6B FOR OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH BUILDING 100," outlines the requirements for the project. It is issued for bid and dated April 29, 2022. The specifications cover Divisions 00 through 22, detailing various aspects of the renovation project, including special sections, general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics, composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, furnishings, special construction, conveying equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), integrated automation, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, transportation, and electrical power generation. It also includes detailed information on project schedules, submittals, safety requirements, construction waste management, sustainable construction, reference standards, quality control, and specific product requirements for various building components such as doors, frames, hardware, casework, countertops, tiling, firestopping, joint sealants, insulation, painting, signage, cubicle curtain tracks, and plumbing fixtures. The document emphasizes compliance with various industry standards and regulations, including those from ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA, and outlines procedures for submittals, quality assurance, delivery, storage, handling, and testing. It also details requirements for seismic restraint, fire protection, infection control, and waste management. The project is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" (OCT 2022) form, which is a required attachment for offers. It is used by offerors to certify compliance with the Buy American Act.

• Domestic End Product Certification: Offerors must certify that end products are domestic, except for those listed in paragraph (b).
• Foreign End Products: Offerors must list foreign end products manufactured in the U.S. that do not qualify as domestic. For these, they must indicate if they exceed 55% domestic content (unless COTS items).
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: Offerors must separately list line-item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Definitions for "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are provided, referencing the "Buy American-Supplies" clause.
• Fields for "Line Item No." and "Country of Origin" are provided for listing foreign end products.
• A section for listing "Domestic end products containing a critical component" with "Line Item No." is included.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate accurately to demonstrate compliance with the Buy American Act. Failure to provide this information may impact the evaluation of offers, as the Government will evaluate offers in accordance with FAR Part 25.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Limitations on Subcontracting" certification form required for offers. It ensures that offerors understand and agree to comply with the subcontracting limitations specified in the solicitation and resultant contract, particularly concerning the utilization of certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).

• Certification of Compliance: Offerors must certify that they will adhere to subcontracting limitations based on contract type (Services, General Construction, Special Trade Construction).
• Specific Limitations:
  • Services: Not more than 50% of the amount paid to the contractor can go to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms.
  • General Construction: Not more than 85% of the amount paid to the contractor can go to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms.
  • Special Trade Construction: Not more than 75% of the amount paid to the contractor can go to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms.
• Exclusions: Costs of materials are excluded from subcontracting calculations in construction contracts. Other direct costs may be excluded for services under specific conditions.
• Acknowledgement of Penalties: Offerors acknowledge that false certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
• Cooperation and Documentation: Offerors agree to provide documentation (invoices, subcontracts) to verify compliance upon request.
• Required Fields: The form requires the printed name, title, signature, date, and company name/address of the authorized signee.

This form is mandatory for offerors. Failure to complete, sign, and return this certification with the bid, quotation, or proposal will render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award. Bidders must carefully review the subcontracting limitations applicable to their specific contract type and ensure their proposed approach complies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for construction services to renovate the 6B Outpatient Mental Health area at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The project (No. 526-19-122) involves providing all labor, materials, tools, and supervision to complete the renovation.

• Scope of Work: Includes demolition of existing interiors, hazardous materials abatement, installation of new interior partitions, sound attenuation, and upgrades to fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, and security systems.

• Specific Tasks: Demolition of interior partitions, finishes, and M/E/P infrastructure. Installation of new 4" metal stud walls. Investigation and abatement of hazardous materials. Modifications to sprinkler systems. Installation of new plumbing fixtures and piping, including anti-ligature fixtures. Demolition and replacement of HVAC systems (AHU-26) and associated ductwork/piping. Electrical work includes new hospital-grade receptacles, LED lighting, emergency lighting, voice/data cabling (CAT 6A), and fire alarm system integration. Installation of new Motorola Avigilon cameras and a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with 90-day recording capacity.

• Compliance: Work must adhere to all NFPA, federal, state, and local codes, VA directives, design guides, specifications, and standards.

• Project Completion: 480 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Contract Type: Not specified, but construction services.

• Period of Performance: 480 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Over $10 Million.

• Site Visit: Required prior to bidding.

• Submission: Bids must be in hardcopy or hand-delivered; faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. Specific bid submittal address, date, and time will be in the solicitation.

• Questions: Email questions to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov.

• Capability Statement: Required via email by November 3, 2025, 2 PM EST.

• Set-Aside: 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Requirements: Contractors must be registered with SBA Vet Cert and SAM.gov. Approved under NAICS Code 236220 with a Size Standard of $45.0 Million.

• Bonds: Original bid bond required; performance and payment bonds required upon award.

• Solicitation Release: On or around November 15, 2025.

• Plans & Specs: Available for download on SAM.gov.

• Platform: Contractors must utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) and complete required training.

• Warranty: 1-year warranty on all work.